antirebating
|an-ti-re-bat-ing|
/ˌæn.ti.rɪˈbeɪt/
(antirebate)
against rebates
Etymology
'antirebating' originates from modern English formation combining the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti', meaning 'against') and 'rebating' (from 'rebate', the act of giving a rebate).
'rebate' entered English via Old French (e.g. 'rabatre'/'rebatir') and Middle English as 'rebaten' meaning to beat down, reduce, or return part of a payment; the prefix 'anti-' from Greek was later attached in modern English to form 'antirebate' and its derived forms such as 'antirebating'.
Originally 'rebate' had senses of 'to beat down' or 'reduce' in older French and English uses; over time it shifted to mean a 'partial refund or allowance', and 'antirebating' developed as a modern term meaning 'opposed to or prohibiting rebates'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice or policy of opposing, prohibiting, or restricting rebates or inducements (especially in regulated fields such as insurance or real estate).
The market was shaped by strong antirebating, which prevented agents from offering cash incentives to clients.
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Verb 1
to oppose, prohibit, or take measures to prevent the giving of rebates or inducements (used rarely; typically in the form 'to antirebate').
Regulators antirebate practices that could distort competition in the insurance market.
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Adjective 1
describing a rule, law, policy, or stance that aims to prevent or forbid the offering of rebates or kickbacks.
The company introduced antirebating clauses in all its contracts to comply with industry regulations.
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Last updated: 2025/09/08 20:20